Banished: Character cheat sheet

Edit: Updated as of Chapter 15.

Will add to it over time, and if there's anyone I left out, let me know and I'll add them in as well. I separated the names into the various groups that they belong to. I'm thinking to do a list of the place names as well, but maybe later, mostly because I hate doing this stuff. Lol. :S

The names are also attached via pdf/word document forms. Will pin this, so it can be easily accessed.

NOTE: For those accessing the story from Lit, stick to the spoiler free version, as the most recently updated version will contain spoilers for the more recent chapters!

Otherworlders

Alice – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. She is killed by a spider-herald just after Nate defeats Caleb’s monstrous form.

Bianca – One of Vanessa’s original group, and one of the two girls who remained loyal to her after their group joins up with Nate’s. After a failed attempt at freeing Raul, she was strangled, almost fatally, but was saved by Nathan’s quick use of a healing vial. She is now a core member of Nate’s current group.

Blair – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. Nate notes her unusual reactions to serious situations, eventually leading him to suspect that she is a psychopath, which he eventually utilizes as the conflicts escalate on his scouting run. She expresses a desire to be used and trained my him into a monster killer, though Nate has reservations about this due to her open admittance to hurting people in her time on earth.

Caleb – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. Showy, and boastful, he tried to take charge of the original group, eventually splitting off into a smaller group with two other boys, who all purchase weapons and armor before setting off after the group orientation.

Cameron – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She is part of the first group Nate joins, she became Nate’s lover after their initial meeting with the Kobalt. Hypnotized into falling in love with him, she has readily accepted her place at Nate’s side, and is currently carrying his child.

Candace – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She originally joined Vanessa’s group, and remained loyal to her even after the rest of the girls join Nate’s group. Her plan to help Vanessa by working against Nate and the others backfires, however, and while she is initially exiled from the group, she is killed before her sentence can be carried out.

Casey – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. Casey once worked for the company, and her insider info about the how their new world works has been an invaluable asset to Nate. Initially, she distrusted Nathan due to what she knows about his nature, and her knowledge of what others like him become on that planet. Since then, she has become a trusted advisor to Nate, and after being hypnotized into falling for him, continues to struggle with her own developing feelings for him.

Colt – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. While the rest of the group agrees to join Nate’s team, Colt along with Wilt, is one of the otherworlders to express reservations about doing so.

Danica – An otherworlder who has lived for centuries. Nathan encounters her while she is hunting Irileth, the forebearer of one of the largest monster domains on Kepler-452B. She is known, through the company, to have defeated Irileth, though not managing to kill her, and her own whereabouts remain a mystery after the battle.

Devin – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. Ethan seems to treat him as the group leader, and while he isn’t quite as assertive as Wilt, he helps Nate several times in dealing with Wilt’s outbursts, and the groups reluctance to push themselves to their physical limits in fleeing the monsters.

Emily – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She was an undiagnosed psychopath who tried to manipulate Nathan into turning on the Kobalt. She murdered Candace on the night of Casey’s stabbing, and was eventually tried, and executed for the crime.

Evie – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She was part of Vanessa’s original group, but quickly becomes a core member of Nathan’s current group. Her nurturing instinct leads to her taking on the role of healer after Nate acquires the special armor for the medicine skill, and she is currently in a relationship with Molly, who she seems to have known prior to her banishment from earth.

Francesca – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group, and the first girl Nathan meets after being Banished. She took a liking to him, and became one of the first people he could depend on. As they acquire weapons and armor, however, she begins to emerge as a natural fighter, and quickly embraces the role, becoming a core member of the group, and coordinator of combat training for the others.

Graham – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. He takes off after Ray is killed, and Ethan returns after pursuing him with a core which he claims to have belonged to him, indicating that he perished at the hands of one of the spider-monsters.

Jayden – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. Nate first sees Jayden when he is calling out Julie’s name, something which initially unsettled him. Jayden cares very deeply for his ‘Julie’; a missing member of their group, whom he later takes off in search of with some assistance from Nate. He later reappears in the guildhall when Nate returns to meet up with Ethan.

Jeannie – The leader of the group of girls who splinter off from Vanessa’s original group. Nate initially depends on her advice for handling the girls, but she later falls off in this regard, as he begins to spend time with the group. She is sympathetic to the Kobalt, and expresses much gratitude for everything that they have done.

Jordan – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. He is banished with his lover, Nolan, and is also an acquaintance of Cameron’s prior to being banished. He supports Nate more often than Nolan is comfortable with, and later on provides sanctuary within his own body to a tree nymph in exchange for help in stopping a catastrophic fire from being unleashed within the forest of Eltari.

Juliette – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. The ‘Julie’ that Nate hears the group calling out to when he first encounters them. She was injured after the group got separated, and later returns, unable to walk, having been rescued by Jayden, with Ethan’s help.

Leanna – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She is a shy girl, that is originally seen as gullible and easily led to believe far-fetched conspiracies. Nate later on finds out that she is schizophrenic, and promises to help her, despite the discomfort that this causes with some of the group, most notably, Casey and Molly.

Lin – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. A quiet, if unassuming boy; Lin was wounded when monster-Caleb attacked the group, though his injury proves to be a minor one.

Mark – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. He is one of the three that make up Caleb’s group, and he died along with the others when the three were ambushed by Raul.

Molly – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. She is a fun girl who openly expresses her sexuality. She is in a relationship with Evie, but doesn’t shy away from intimacy, engaging openly with both Nathan and Francesca. 

Nathan – IDK, I can’t remember who this guy is. Maybe I’ll figure it out in a bit. :S

Nolan – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. He knew Cameron and Jordan prior to his banishment, with the latter being his lover, and the former, evidently, an unrequited love interest. He distrusts Nathan, though it is unclear whether his distrust is genuine or fueled only by his protective love for Cameron.

Raul – An otherworlder who is banished sometime before Nate’s group arrives. He collected credits by hunting new arrivals, and was only a small sum away from buying a return ticket. He is defeated by Nathan’s group after hunting Casey, and is originally taken prisoner, as his insight into the workings of their new world is invaluable. Eventually, however, he comes around to Nathan’s logic, and as he becomes a part of his group, his reliability in combat also becomes invaluable to them.

Ray – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. He is the first to die, when the spider-monster attacks while the group is resting.

Ronnie – One of the otherworlders who arrived with Nathan’s original group. He is one of the three that make up Caleb’s group, and he died along with the others when the three were ambushed by Raul.

Samantha – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. Having done a year of medical school, Nate immediately sees Samantha’s usefulness, and is pretty glad when she decides to join the group.

Sheila – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. She quickly takes to Nate, and is the first to express her desire to join his group. Francesca quickly points out that she seems to express an immediate attraction to him.

Wilt – A member of the group of otherworlders Nate encounters on his scouting trip in chapter 15. Along with Colt, Wilt is one of the members who do not wish to join Nate’s group. Throughout the events of chapter 15, Wilt protests constantly about Nate’s decisions, blames him for the deaths of his group’s members, and resists Nate’s insistence that the group press on to the limits of their endurance.

Kobalt

Alina – One of the Kobalt girls who offer to serve Cameron. Cameron appears to take a liking to her.

Astrid – A Kobalt girl from Grenze who possesses a unique ability, allowing her to see the future. She mentions her intention to pledge her servitude to Cameron, and is interested in helping Nate fulfill a destiny beneficial to both his people, and hers.

Danebe – The son of Matron Lucilla, and the councilman who most strongly opposed Nate’s introduction into Kobalt civilization. He sought to drive the princess out of Palancar, and to preserve their way of life, and culture, and continued to antagonize the princess’ group even after her exile.

Elias – A Kobalt runner. Jeannie protected him from the attack on the camp by the harbinger turned minion who had mantled Jasper, also known by his alias, Hans Gruber. He was instructed to see after Jeannie as she recovered from her wound, and seems to be developing a bond with her.

Eradne – The princess’ eldest sister, and a physician. She is skilled in her navigation of the forest, and her insight and candor quickly earn her Nathan’s affections. He chooses to impregnate her, at the princess’ request, so that their child will be a servant-companion to the new princess of Palancar.

Frida – One of the Kobalt girls who offer to serve Cameron.

Garbung – The elderly Kobalt who sends Gunter in search of otherworlders. He sides with those within Palancar who feel that change is necessary if the Kobalt are to survive, though it is not known whether or not he supported the princess’ actions leading to her exile.

Gert Kahnwald – A Kobalt councilman of Grenze, and leader of one of the three main branches of the cluster. He attempts to assassinate Nathan, and help Palancar rid themselves of him, but later perishes as he unleashes the white-flame on his own grove tree.

Gisela – One of the princess’ companion-servants, and her most trusted associate. She becomes Nathan’s advisor, and plays a crucial role in organizing the tasks for the Kobalt that helps the group to run smoothly, and effectively.

Gretchen – One of the Kobalt girls who offer to serve Cameron.

Gunter – The younger Kobalt that Nate and Cameron first encounter. He leads them to Palancar, and becomes an enthusiastic supporter of the Gods, following them proudly after the Princess’ exile.

Helmut – A caretaker who served the Gods during their stay at Kleiner Hein. Emily accuses him of murdering Candace, and tries to convince the others that he also raped her. His name is later cleared as Emily is found guilty of the crime.

Jiren – An artisan who oversees the construction of the supply carts, and whatever else the group requires.

Johann – An older Kobalt who chose to follow the path of exile along with the princess. He has seen the mountains beyond the forest of Eltari where the group originally planned to settle, leading Nate to assign Nolan to learn what he could about the geography of the area in preparation for their settling of those lands. (Mistakenly referred to as Franz in the version of chapter 7 that is up on lit).

Lars – One of the Kobalt who died on the night of the monster attack. He died saving Jeannie’s life. 

Linus – An elderly Kobalt who Nate meets on the road to Grenze. He represents the branch Kramer, and expresses the desire to join the new kingdom being formed by Nate and Miriam. 

Lucia – A Kobalt child who is orphaned after the first Aufhöcker attack. Her resilience and unique development of skills for a Kobalt prompts Nate to adopt her, and she trains daily to achieve her goal of killing the monster who slew her father.

Miriam – The princess of Palancar, and Nate’s betrothed. She is the link that connects the Kobalt to Nathan’s group, and her goal appears to be to guide Nate to immortal status, like the otherworlder revered by the Kobalt before him.

Lucilla – Matron of the Kobalt. She is the one who chose Miriam to be the princess of Palancar, but is forced to exile her, after her indiscretion in bestowing upon Nathan the sacred armor worn by Palancar’s immortal hero, Hans Gruber.

Myrinne – Another of the princess’ companion-servants. She was appointed to the new council alongside Gisela, and assists Nolan with his information gathering in preparation for the group’s settlement.

Ryker – An apprentice physician, and disciple of Eradne’s. He joins Nathan’s group at her request, and takes on an important role as the group’s chief medical aide.

Tomas – Lucia’s father. Died during the initial Aufhöcker attack.

Vera – One of the Kobalt girls who offer to serve Cameron.

Zizek – Named Kobalt who dies after the attack on Grenze by Vanessa using a monster avatar.

The Company

Elena – A secretary and consort of Mr Ricci’s.

Joanna – A high ranking member of the company that sends otherworlders to Kepler-452B, and the person in charge of managing Nathan’s group.

Mr Ricci – One of the higher ups, and Joanna’s boss. He oversees Nathan’s development as an asset while pulling the strings from the shadows.

‘The Shifter’ – A yet unnamed man who contacts Joanna after their comms blackout, offering her information in exchange for his assistance in advancing her position in the company.

The Earthlings

Annabelle – Nathan’s adoptive mother. Nathan appears to care for her very much, as he uses her smile as an indicator for his own moral compass. She died when he was eight years old, and was a paranoid schizophrenic who often had delusions about men coming to take her son away from her. She appears to care very dearly for Nathan, even showing awareness of Julie’s early antagonism towards him.

Charlie – Nathan’s adopted brother. Little is known about their relationship thus far.

Cindy – A girl at the hospital that Nathan is introduced to by his grandmother. She lost her brother, and Nathan’s grandmother takes him to see her to help him to understand that there are different ways that people will react to grief; an emotion that he has little understanding of, especially at a younger age.

Rebecca – A childhood classmate, and a girl who called Nate a monster due to his apathy following the death of their class pet; a rabbit named hoppy, whom Nate was partially responsible for the accidental death of, after feeding the animal too many treats.

Stuart – Nathan’s adoptive father (Unnamed thus far, I think :S). He seems to care for Nathan, though is more or less an unaffectionate man, but who offered his children a practical upbringing, teaching them many skills that Nathan affirms helped him greatly throughout his life. 

Julie – Nathan’s adopted sister, and his on again off again lover during his time on earth. She appears to care for him, though is shown to be quite abusive, and Nathan often has dreams and flashbacks to his time with her.